{ "batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_newsflare_accepts_sellers", "category": "Business", "title": "Newsflare: operational status", "summary": "Newsflare accepts new content providers (filmers) to sign up and sell their viral videos on its platform.", "body": "Newsflare accepts new content providers (filmers) to sign up and sell their viral videos on its platform.\n\nWhat Newsflare actually says:\n\n“Newsflare has paid out over $15m to filmers. Sign up and join our community of 40k+ filmers earning on Newsflare.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://learn.newsflare.com/sell-your-viral-videos-online", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Newsflare", "evidence_quote": "Newsflare has paid out over $15m to filmers. Sign up and join our community of 40k+ filmers earning on Newsflare.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Newsflare", "topic": "operational status", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "UK company (Newsflare Limited); ToS governed by laws of England and Wales", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "newsflare", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_newsflare_revenue_split", "category": "Business", "title": "Newsflare: revenue split", "summary": "Newsflare pays content providers a 50% share of Net Revenues from video licensing fees and advertising revenue.", "body": "Newsflare pays content providers a 50% share of Net Revenues from video licensing fees and advertising revenue.\n\nWhat Newsflare Limited actually says:\n\n“Revenue Share means (subject to any other provisions in any Deal Terms) a 50% share of Net Revenues payable to the User in relation to the Content, subject to the provisions of clause 10 and the Payment Guide.”\n\nNote: Revenue share percentage confirmed from Terms of Service clause 2 and clause 10.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.newsflare.com/about/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Newsflare Limited", "evidence_quote": "Revenue Share means (subject to any other provisions in any Deal Terms) a 50% share of Net Revenues payable to the User in relation to the Content, subject to the provisions of clause 10 and the Payment Guide.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Newsflare", "topic": "revenue split", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "England and Wales governing law", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "uk" ], "platform": "newsflare", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_newsflare_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Newsflare: Money.payout", "summary": "Newsflare pays filmers within 24 hours of a client confirming use and paying, provided the balance is over £25.", "body": "Newsflare pays filmers within 24 hours of a client confirming use and paying, provided the balance is over £25.\n\nWhat Newsflare actually says:\n\n“Once our client has confirmed the use of your video and made payment, you’ll get your money within 24 hours, as long as your balance is over £25.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://learn.newsflare.com/blog/how-do-filmers-get-paid", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Newsflare", "evidence_quote": "Once our client has confirmed the use of your video and made payment, you’ll get your money within 24 hours, as long as your balance is over £25.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Newsflare", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "newsflare", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_newsflare_payout_minimum", "category": "Business", "title": "Newsflare: payout minimum", "summary": "Newsflare requires a minimum balance of £25 before releasing payment; balances under £25 accumulate until the threshold is reached.", "body": "Newsflare requires a minimum balance of £25 before releasing payment; balances under £25 accumulate until the threshold is reached.\n\nWhat Newsflare actually says:\n\n“Once our client has confirmed the use of your video and made payment, you'll get your money within 24 hours, as long as your balance is over £25. Any balances under £25 will accumulate and you'll receive payment as soon as your balance hits £25.”\n\nNote: Minimum payout threshold confirmed from Newsflare Payment Guide.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://learn.newsflare.com/blog/how-do-filmers-get-paid", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Newsflare", "evidence_quote": "Once our client has confirmed the use of your video and made payment, you'll get your money within 24 hours, as long as your balance is over £25. Any balances under £25 will accumulate and you'll receive payment as soon as your balance hits £25.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Newsflare", "topic": "payout minimum", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "All filmers", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "uk" ], "platform": "newsflare", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_newsflare_payout_methods", "category": "Business", "title": "Newsflare: payout methods", "summary": "Newsflare pays filmers via PayPal or Wise (bank transfer via debit card details).", "body": "Newsflare pays filmers via PayPal or Wise (bank transfer via debit card details).\n\nWhat Newsflare actually says:\n\n“We use PayPal or Wise for all our payments, so you can feel safe knowing your personal information will always be secure.”\n\nNote: Payment Help page states PayPal or Wise as the only two payout methods.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://learn.newsflare.com/blog/how-do-filmers-get-paid", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Newsflare", "evidence_quote": "We use PayPal or Wise for all our payments, so you can feel safe knowing your personal information will always be secure.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Newsflare", "topic": "payout methods", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "PayPal or Wise only", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "uk" ], "platform": "newsflare", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_newsflare_exclusivity", "category": "Business", "title": "Newsflare: exclusivity clause", "summary": "Newsflare almost always operates on an exclusive basis, meaning uploaders grant Newsflare sole licensing rights and agree not to upload videos to other licensing platforms; non-exclusive agreements are occasionally offered.", "body": "Newsflare almost always operates on an exclusive basis, meaning uploaders grant Newsflare sole licensing rights and agree not to upload videos to other licensing platforms; non-exclusive agreements are occasionally offered.\n\nWhat Newsflare actually says:\n\n“When you upload to Newsflare, you are giving us, and only us, permission to licence your video on your behalf... The only thing this means is that you agree to not give permission or upload your video to other video licensing platforms. You're making your video exclusive to us.”\n\nNote: Exclusivity blog post confirms exclusive-by-default model with rare non-exclusive exceptions.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://learn.newsflare.com/blog/exclusive-vs-non-exclusive-licensing", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Newsflare", "evidence_quote": "When you upload to Newsflare, you are giving us, and only us, permission to licence your video on your behalf... The only thing this means is that you agree to not give permission or upload your video to other video licensing platforms. You're making your video exclusive to us.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Newsflare", "topic": "exclusivity clause", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Default is exclusive", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "uk" ], "platform": "newsflare", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_newsflare_support_contact", "category": "Business", "title": "Newsflare: support/contact", "summary": "Newsflare support is reachable via a web form and by email, with its UK headquarters at 3 Waterhouse Sq, Greater London, EC1N 2SW, United Kingdom.", "body": "Newsflare support is reachable via a web form and by email, with its UK headquarters at 3 Waterhouse Sq, Greater London, EC1N 2SW, United Kingdom.\n\nWhat Newsflare actually says:\n\n“Headquarters\n### London\nNewsflare Limited,\n3 Waterhouse Sq,\nGreater London,\nEC1N 2SW,\nUnited Kingdom”\n\nNote: Support request form at help.newsflare.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new; account/subscriber closure email given as contact@newsflare.com; licensing email licensing@newsflare.com.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.newsflare.com/about/contact", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Newsflare", "evidence_quote": "Headquarters\n### London\nNewsflare Limited,\n3 Waterhouse Sq,\nGreater London,\nEC1N 2SW,\nUnited Kingdom", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Newsflare", "topic": "support/contact", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "newsflare", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_viralhog_accepts_sellers", "category": "Business", "title": "ViralHog: operational status", "summary": "ViralHog accepts new sellers who can submit their own viral videos to be licensed and monetized.", "body": "ViralHog accepts new sellers who can submit their own viral videos to be licensed and monetized.\n\nWhat ViralHog actually says:\n\n“Submit a video\n2 mins\nSubmit your video to ViralHog and earn money.”\n\nNote: Submitter must confirm they are 13 years old or older (and 18 for the full agreement).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://viralhog.com/submit", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ViralHog", "evidence_quote": "Submit a video\n2 mins\nSubmit your video to ViralHog and earn money.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "ViralHog", "topic": "operational status", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "ViralHog, LLC, a Delaware LLC; submission agreement governed by laws of the State of Montana", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "viralhog", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_viralhog_revenue_split", "category": "Business", "title": "ViralHog: revenue split", "summary": "ViralHog takes a percentage of the revenue generated from licensing and syndication; the specific percentage is not published on the public pages accessed.", "body": "ViralHog takes a percentage of the revenue generated from licensing and syndication; the specific percentage is not published on the public pages accessed.\n\nWhat ViralHog LLC actually says:\n\n“Instead, you'll receive a percentage of the revenue we generate.”\n\nNote: ViralHog confirms a percentage-based revenue share but does not publish the specific split percentage on any page accessed.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.viralhog.com/faq/question/16", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ViralHog LLC", "evidence_quote": "Instead, you'll receive a percentage of the revenue we generate.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "ViralHog", "topic": "revenue split", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Percentage not disclosed on public FAQ or TOS", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "viralhog", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_viralhog_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "ViralHog: payout schedule", "summary": "ViralHog issues payments around the 15th of each month for sales completed by the end of the previous month.", "body": "ViralHog issues payments around the 15th of each month for sales completed by the end of the previous month.\n\nWhat ViralHog LLC actually says:\n\n“Our team automatically issues payments to qualifying videos around the 15th of each month for sales completed by the end of the previous month.”\n\nNote: Payment schedule confirmed from ViralHog FAQ for licensors.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.viralhog.com/faq/question/78", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ViralHog LLC", "evidence_quote": "Our team automatically issues payments to qualifying videos around the 15th of each month for sales completed by the end of the previous month.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "ViralHog", "topic": "payout schedule", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Monthly cycle", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "viralhog", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_viralhog_payout_minimum", "category": "Business", "title": "ViralHog: Money.payout", "summary": "ViralHog's per-Work payout threshold is $75 USD; if the total due to a licensor is under $75 in a month for a work, ViralHog can carry it over until it exceeds $75, and revenue not exceeding $75 over 24 consecutive months is charged as a service fee (forfeited).", "body": "ViralHog's per-Work payout threshold is $75 USD; if the total due to a licensor is under $75 in a month for a work, ViralHog can carry it over until it exceeds $75, and revenue not exceeding $75 over 24 consecutive months is charged as a service fee (forfeited).\n\nWhat ViralHog actually says:\n\n“3.7.1 ViralHog shall pay all Revenue Share due under this Agreement within fifteen (15) days after the end of each month; provided, however, if the total due to Licensor is less than seventy-five US dollars ($75 USD) in any given month per individual Work, ViralHog reserves the right to carry such amount over to subsequent month(s) until the Revenue Share for such Work exceeds seventy-five US dollars ($75 USD).”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://viralhog.com/submit", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ViralHog", "evidence_quote": "3.7.1 ViralHog shall pay all Revenue Share due under this Agreement within fifteen (15) days after the end of each month; provided, however, if the total due to Licensor is less than seventy-five US dollars ($75 USD) in any given month per individual Work, ViralHog reserves the right to carry such amount over to subsequent month(s) until the Revenue Share for such Work exceeds seventy-five US dollars ($75 USD).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "ViralHog", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "viralhog", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_viralhog_payout_methods", "category": "Business", "title": "ViralHog: payout methods", "summary": "ViralHog offers PayPal, ACH, Check, and bank wire transfer as payout methods, varying by country.", "body": "ViralHog offers PayPal, ACH, Check, and bank wire transfer as payout methods, varying by country.\n\nWhat ViralHog LLC actually says:\n\n“Payment options vary by country and may include PayPal, ACH, Check and variations of bank wires.”\n\nNote: Payout methods confirmed from ViralHog FAQ payments section.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.viralhog.com/faq/question/78", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ViralHog LLC", "evidence_quote": "Payment options vary by country and may include PayPal, ACH, Check and variations of bank wires.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "ViralHog", "topic": "payout methods", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Payment options vary by country", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "viralhog", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_viralhog_exclusivity", "category": "Business", "title": "ViralHog: exclusivity clause", "summary": "ViralHog grants itself exclusive rights to manage, promote, and monetize submitted content; once signed, neither the uploader nor anyone else can perform these distribution activities.", "body": "ViralHog grants itself exclusive rights to manage, promote, and monetize submitted content; once signed, neither the uploader nor anyone else can perform these distribution activities.\n\nWhat ViralHog LLC actually says:\n\n“When you submit your content to ViralHog, you grant us exclusive rights to manage, promote, and monetize your content on your behalf. 'Exclusive' means that once you sign with us, neither you nor anyone else can perform these distribution activities.”\n\nNote: Exclusivity confirmed from ViralHog FAQ; no non-exclusive option mentioned.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.viralhog.com/faq/question/18", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ViralHog LLC", "evidence_quote": "When you submit your content to ViralHog, you grant us exclusive rights to manage, promote, and monetize your content on your behalf. 'Exclusive' means that once you sign with us, neither you nor anyone else can perform these distribution activities.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "ViralHog", "topic": "exclusivity clause", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Exclusive by contract", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "viralhog", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_viralhog_support_contact", "category": "Business", "title": "ViralHog: support/contact", "summary": "ViralHog support is reachable at help@viralhog.com, phone +1 406.922.2588, and at 3701 Trakker Trail Unit 1B, Box 707, Bozeman, MT 59718-9202 USA.", "body": "ViralHog support is reachable at help@viralhog.com, phone +1 406.922.2588, and at 3701 Trakker Trail Unit 1B, Box 707, Bozeman, MT 59718-9202 USA.\n\nWhat ViralHog actually says:\n\n“Contact by email\nFeel free to email us:\n[help@viralhog.com](mailto:help@viralhog.com)\n\nContact by phone\nPhone: [+1 406.922.2588](tel:+14069222588)\n\nAddress\n3701 Trakker Trail Unit 1B, Box 707\nBozeman, MT 59718-9202 USA”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.viralhog.com/contact-us", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ViralHog", "evidence_quote": "Contact by email\nFeel free to email us:\n[help@viralhog.com](mailto:help@viralhog.com)\n\nContact by phone\nPhone: [+1 406.922.2588](tel:+14069222588)\n\nAddress\n3701 Trakker Trail Unit 1B, Box 707\nBozeman, MT 59718-9202 USA", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "ViralHog", "topic": "support/contact", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "viralhog", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_storyful_accepts_sellers", "category": "Business", "title": "Storyful: operational status", "summary": "Storyful accepts new uploaders who can submit their own videos to be licensed to newsrooms and commercial partners.", "body": "Storyful accepts new uploaders who can submit their own videos to be licensed to newsrooms and commercial partners.\n\nWhat Storyful actually says:\n\n“By licensing your video with Storyful, you will become one of our 20,000-plus uploaders. Our uploaders earn revenue from their videos when their content is purchased for editorial or commercial purposes.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://video.storyful.com/submit_a_video", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Storyful", "evidence_quote": "By licensing your video with Storyful, you will become one of our 20,000-plus uploaders. Our uploaders earn revenue from their videos when their content is purchased for editorial or commercial purposes.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Storyful", "topic": "operational status", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Storyful Limited, a company registered in Ireland (VAT IE 9743031J); agreement governed by laws of Ireland", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "storyful", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_storyful_revenue_split", "category": "Business", "title": "Storyful: revenue split", "summary": "Storyful pays video owners a share of the licensing revenue when newsrooms license their video; the specific percentage is not published on the pages accessed.", "body": "Storyful pays video owners a share of the licensing revenue when newsrooms license their video; the specific percentage is not published on the pages accessed.\n\nWhat Storyful Limited actually says:\n\n“When newsrooms license your video, you earn a share of the revenue.”\n\nNote: Storyful confirms revenue share but does not publish a specific percentage on the monetization page or Terms of Use.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://storyful.com/video/monetize-your-videos/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Storyful Limited", "evidence_quote": "When newsrooms license your video, you earn a share of the revenue.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Storyful", "topic": "revenue split", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Percentage not disclosed on public pages", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "eu" ], "platform": "storyful", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_storyful_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Storyful: Money.payout", "summary": "Storyful pays the video owner once a month, within forty-five (45) days of collection of the relevant revenue.", "body": "Storyful pays the video owner once a month, within forty-five (45) days of collection of the relevant revenue.\n\nWhat Storyful actually says:\n\n“We shall pay you, once a month and within forty-five (45) days of collection”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://video.storyful.com/storyful_content_agreement", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Storyful", "evidence_quote": "We shall pay you, once a month and within forty-five (45) days of collection", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Storyful", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "storyful", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_storyful_payout_minimum", "category": "Business", "title": "Storyful: Money.payout", "summary": "Storyful's payout threshold is EUR 100; a Revenue Share under EUR 100 is held until the monthly payment date when aggregate amounts reach EUR 100 or more, and if it does not exceed EUR 100 over 24 months it may be applied as an administrative fee.", "body": "Storyful's payout threshold is EUR 100; a Revenue Share under EUR 100 is held until the monthly payment date when aggregate amounts reach EUR 100 or more, and if it does not exceed EUR 100 over 24 months it may be applied as an administrative fee.\n\nWhat Storyful actually says:\n\n“If your Revenue Share is less than EUR€100, we will hold such Revenue Share on your behalf until the monthly payment date on which amounts due to you are, in aggregate, EUR€100 or more. Where your Revenue Share for any 24-month period does not exceed EUR€100, we may apply that Revenue Share as an administrative fee against our maintaining your account.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://video.storyful.com/storyful_content_agreement", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Storyful", "evidence_quote": "If your Revenue Share is less than EUR€100, we will hold such Revenue Share on your behalf until the monthly payment date on which amounts due to you are, in aggregate, EUR€100 or more. Where your Revenue Share for any 24-month period does not exceed EUR€100, we may apply that Revenue Share as an administrative fee against our maintaining your account.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Storyful", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "storyful", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_storyful_payout_methods", "category": "Business", "title": "Storyful: payout methods", "summary": "Storyful pays video owners via PayPal.", "body": "Storyful pays video owners via PayPal.\n\nWhat Storyful Limited actually says:\n\n“Payments are made securely via PayPal.”\n\nNote: PayPal confirmed as the sole payout method from the monetize page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://storyful.com/video/monetize-your-videos/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Storyful Limited", "evidence_quote": "Payments are made securely via PayPal.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Storyful", "topic": "payout methods", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "PayPal only", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "eu" ], "platform": "storyful", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_storyful_exclusivity", "category": "Business", "title": "Storyful: exclusivity clause", "summary": "Storyful does not require exclusivity; video owners retain ownership of their video and can continue to post it to social media after licensing through Storyful.", "body": "Storyful does not require exclusivity; video owners retain ownership of their video and can continue to post it to social media after licensing through Storyful.\n\nWhat Storyful Limited actually says:\n\n“You keep ownership of your video... You can still post your video to social media.”\n\nNote: Storyful's monetization page confirms non-exclusive model with retained ownership.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://storyful.com/video/monetize-your-videos/", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Storyful Limited", "evidence_quote": "You keep ownership of your video... You can still post your video to social media.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Storyful", "topic": "exclusivity clause", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Non-exclusive model", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "eu" ], "platform": "storyful", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_caters_accepts_sellers", "category": "Business", "title": "Caters Media Group: operational status", "summary": "Caters News Agency (Caters Media Group) accepts new submitters who want to submit their own viral videos or pictures for licensing to media outlets.", "body": "Caters News Agency (Caters Media Group) accepts new submitters who want to submit their own viral videos or pictures for licensing to media outlets.\n\nWhat Caters Media Group actually says:\n\n“Have you captured an incredible moment? Want to earn some cash?\n\nIf you think your video or pictures have got what it takes, we want to see them!\n\nWe have a massive network to get your content out to the world. Caters News Agency provide incredible content to newspapers, websites and TV shows all around the world...”\n\nNote: Submitter must tick 'I am 18yrs of age or above' to submit.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://subform.catersnews.com/caters", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Caters Media Group", "evidence_quote": "Have you captured an incredible moment? Want to earn some cash?\n\nIf you think your video or pictures have got what it takes, we want to see them!\n\nWe have a massive network to get your content out to the world. Caters News Agency provide incredible content to newspapers, websites and TV shows all around the world...", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Caters Media Group", "topic": "operational status", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Caters Media Group; website terms governed by law of England and Wales", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "catersmediagroup", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_caters_exclusivity_representation", "category": "Business", "title": "Caters Media Group: Rules.content", "summary": "Caters News's submission form requires the submitter to confirm that they have not exclusively licensed or submitted the video with any other agency.", "body": "Caters News's submission form requires the submitter to confirm that they have not exclusively licensed or submitted the video with any other agency.\n\nWhat Caters Media Group actually says:\n\n“I have not exclusively licensed or submitted this video with any other agency”\n\nNote: This is a representation the submitter must tick; a full Caters seller licensing/exclusivity agreement was not publicly accessible to confirm broader exclusivity terms.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://subform.catersnews.com/caters", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Caters Media Group", "evidence_quote": "I have not exclusively licensed or submitted this video with any other agency", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Caters Media Group", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "catersmediagroup", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_caters_support_contact", "category": "Business", "title": "Caters Media Group: support/contact", "summary": "Caters News gives a submission video email of video@catersnews.com for file delivery issues.", "body": "Caters News gives a submission video email of video@catersnews.com for file delivery issues.\n\nWhat Caters Media Group actually says:\n\n“If you are struggling to attach your files, please send them via WeTransfer to video@catersnews.com”\n\nNote: A general support/contact email and address were not displayed on the pages opened; the site has a 'GET IN TOUCH' page at catersmediagroup.com/get-in-touch/ that was not opened.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://subform.catersnews.com/caters", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Caters Media Group", "evidence_quote": "If you are struggling to attach your files, please send them via WeTransfer to video@catersnews.com", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Caters Media Group", "topic": "support/contact", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "catersmediagroup", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_newsflare_id_verification", "category": "Business", "title": "Newsflare: identity verification", "summary": "Newsflare requires users to be 18 years or older and to provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.", "body": "Newsflare requires users to be 18 years or older and to provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.\n\nWhat Newsflare Limited actually says:\n\n“You confirm that you are 18 years old or older and are fully able and competent to enter into the Agreement and to abide by and comply with these Terms of Service.”\n\nNote: TOS states 18+ requirement but does not describe government ID or liveness verification process.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.newsflare.com/about/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Newsflare Limited", "evidence_quote": "You confirm that you are 18 years old or older and are fully able and competent to enter into the Agreement and to abide by and comply with these Terms of Service.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Newsflare", "topic": "identity verification", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Self-declared age; no government ID mentioned", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "uk" ], "platform": "newsflare", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_newsflare_chargeback_refund", "category": "Business", "title": "Newsflare: chargeback and refund policy", "summary": "Newsflare's Terms of Service state that if a payment is unsuccessful, the user has 12 months to update account details and contact Newsflare to re-submit payment; after 12 months the payment and liability expire.", "body": "Newsflare's Terms of Service state that if a payment is unsuccessful, the user has 12 months to update account details and contact Newsflare to re-submit payment; after 12 months the payment and liability expire.\n\nWhat Newsflare Limited actually says:\n\n“If for any reason the payment is not successful, Newsflare may contact you to request verification of your account details but shall not be liable for failure to make payments to you if you do not respond to such request or we are unable to make payment for any other reason beyond our control. In the event your payment is unsuccessful, regardless of whether Newsflare has been able to contact you to verify your account details, you will have 12 months to update your details and to contact Newsflare so that we can re-submit payment. If you do not contact us to re-arrange payment, the payment and any liability for it will expire at the end of this 12 month period.”\n\nNote: No explicit chargeback or refund policy page found; this is the closest relevant clause in the TOS.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.newsflare.com/about/terms", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Newsflare Limited", "evidence_quote": "If for any reason the payment is not successful, Newsflare may contact you to request verification of your account details but shall not be liable for failure to make payments to you if you do not respond to such request or we are unable to make payment for any other reason beyond our control. In the event your payment is unsuccessful, regardless of whether Newsflare has been able to contact you to verify your account details, you will have 12 months to update your details and to contact Newsflare so that we can re-submit payment. If you do not contact us to re-arrange payment, the payment and any liability for it will expire at the end of this 12 month period.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Newsflare", "topic": "chargeback and refund policy", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Only unsuccessful payment scenario addressed", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "uk" ], "platform": "newsflare", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_viralhog_id_verification", "category": "Business", "title": "ViralHog: identity verification", "summary": "ViralHog requires users to be at least 18 years old and to have a valid tax form on file for payment processing.", "body": "ViralHog requires users to be at least 18 years old and to have a valid tax form on file for payment processing.\n\nWhat ViralHog LLC actually says:\n\n“You affirm that you are at least 18 years of age, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and you are fully able and competent to enter into, abide by and comply with the terms, conditions, obligations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms of Service.”\n\nNote: Age requirement from TOS; tax form requirement from FAQ payment page. No government ID verification process described.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.viralhog.com/terms-of-service", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ViralHog LLC", "evidence_quote": "You affirm that you are at least 18 years of age, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and you are fully able and competent to enter into, abide by and comply with the terms, conditions, obligations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms of Service.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "ViralHog", "topic": "identity verification", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Tax form required for payment", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "viralhog", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_jukin_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Trusted Media Brands (Jukin Media): payout schedule", "summary": "Jukin Media processes payments once a month according to its Payment Calendar; payments are sent out once a month when conditions are met.", "body": "Jukin Media processes payments once a month according to its Payment Calendar; payments are sent out once a month when conditions are met.\n\nWhat Trusted Media Brands actually says:\n\n“Jukin Media processes payments once a month in a Payment Processing Cycle. We will pay your current balance... Payments are sent out once a month and are processed according to our Payment Calendar.”\n\nNote: Payment schedule confirmed from Jukin Help Center.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.jukinmedia.com/receiving-payment", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Trusted Media Brands", "evidence_quote": "Jukin Media processes payments once a month in a Payment Processing Cycle. We will pay your current balance... Payments are sent out once a month and are processed according to our Payment Calendar.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Trusted Media Brands (Jukin Media)", "topic": "payout schedule", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Monthly payment cycle", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "jukinmedia", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_jukin_payout_minimum", "category": "Business", "title": "Trusted Media Brands (Jukin Media): payout minimum", "summary": "Jukin Media requires an outstanding balance exceeding $100 before releasing a payment (does not apply to One-Time or Buyout agreements).", "body": "Jukin Media requires an outstanding balance exceeding $100 before releasing a payment (does not apply to One-Time or Buyout agreements).\n\nWhat Trusted Media Brands actually says:\n\n“Your Outstanding Balance exceeds $100*... *Does not apply to One-Time or Buyout agreements.”\n\nNote: Minimum payout threshold confirmed from Jukin Help Center.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.jukinmedia.com/receiving-payment", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Trusted Media Brands", "evidence_quote": "Your Outstanding Balance exceeds $100*... *Does not apply to One-Time or Buyout agreements.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Trusted Media Brands (Jukin Media)", "topic": "payout minimum", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Excludes One-Time and Buyout agreements", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "jukinmedia", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_jukin_payout_methods", "category": "Business", "title": "Trusted Media Brands (Jukin Media): payout methods", "summary": "Jukin Media offers PayPal, Direct Deposit/ACH, Wire Transfer, eCheck/Local Bank Transfer, Domestic Check, and International Check as payout methods.", "body": "Jukin Media offers PayPal, Direct Deposit/ACH, Wire Transfer, eCheck/Local Bank Transfer, Domestic Check, and International Check as payout methods.\n\nWhat Trusted Media Brands actually says:\n\n“Payment Methods: PayPal: Foreign Transaction fee: 2.5%... Direct Deposit / ACH: No transaction fees. Wire Transfer: USD 17.25... eCheck / Local Bank Transfer: No transaction fee for USD... Check: No transaction fee for USD.”\n\nNote: Payout methods and associated fees confirmed from Jukin Help Center.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.jukinmedia.com/payment-method-fees", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Trusted Media Brands", "evidence_quote": "Payment Methods: PayPal: Foreign Transaction fee: 2.5%... Direct Deposit / ACH: No transaction fees. Wire Transfer: USD 17.25... eCheck / Local Bank Transfer: No transaction fee for USD... Check: No transaction fee for USD.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Trusted Media Brands (Jukin Media)", "topic": "payout methods", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Multiple methods available", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "jukinmedia", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_jukin_id_verification", "category": "Business", "title": "Trusted Media Brands (Jukin Media): identity verification", "summary": "Jukin Media requires US taxpayers to complete a W-9 form (providing Social Security Number) and non-US residents to complete a W-8BEN form for tax purposes.", "body": "Jukin Media requires US taxpayers to complete a W-9 form (providing Social Security Number) and non-US residents to complete a W-8BEN form for tax purposes.\n\nWhat Trusted Media Brands actually says:\n\n“W-9 Tax Form (for US taxpayers)... W-8BEN Tax Form (for non-US residents)”\n\nNote: Tax forms listed on Partner Support page; SSN required for W-9 per separate help article.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.jukinmedia.com/tax-forms", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Trusted Media Brands", "evidence_quote": "W-9 Tax Form (for US taxpayers)... W-8BEN Tax Form (for non-US residents)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Trusted Media Brands (Jukin Media)", "topic": "identity verification", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "jukinmedia", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_jukin_exclusivity", "category": "Business", "title": "Trusted Media Brands (Jukin Media): exclusivity clause", "summary": "Jukin Media operates on exclusive revenue-share agreements for video monetization, including licensing to third-party clients and advertising revenue from monetized platforms like YouTube.", "body": "Jukin Media operates on exclusive revenue-share agreements for video monetization, including licensing to third-party clients and advertising revenue from monetized platforms like YouTube.\n\nWhat Trusted Media Brands actually says:\n\n“Videos on an exclusive revenue-share agreement can generate earnings in two ways: Licensing to third-party clients; Advertising revenue from monetized platforms such as YouTube.”\n\nNote: Exclusive revenue-share model confirmed from Jukin earning potential page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.jukinmedia.com/earning-potential", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Trusted Media Brands", "evidence_quote": "Videos on an exclusive revenue-share agreement can generate earnings in two ways: Licensing to third-party clients; Advertising revenue from monetized platforms such as YouTube.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Trusted Media Brands (Jukin Media)", "topic": "exclusivity clause", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Exclusive agreements", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "jukinmedia", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_catersnews_id_verification", "category": "Business", "title": "Caters News: identity verification", "summary": "Caters News requires submitters to be 18 years or older and to confirm they have not exclusively licensed or submitted the video with any other agency.", "body": "Caters News requires submitters to be 18 years or older and to confirm they have not exclusively licensed or submitted the video with any other agency.\n\nWhat Caters Media Group actually says:\n\n“I am 18yrs of age or above... I have not exclusively licensed or submitted this video with any other agency.”\n\nNote: Submission form includes age confirmation and exclusivity declaration checkbox.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://subform.catersnews.com/caters", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Caters Media Group", "evidence_quote": "I am 18yrs of age or above... I have not exclusively licensed or submitted this video with any other agency.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Caters News", "topic": "identity verification", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Self-declaration on submission form", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "uk" ], "platform": "catersnews", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1215_viral_video_licensing_platforms_catersnews_exclusivity", "category": "Business", "title": "Caters News: exclusivity clause", "summary": "Caters News requires submitters to confirm they have not exclusively licensed or submitted their video with any other agency before submitting.", "body": "Caters News requires submitters to confirm they have not exclusively licensed or submitted their video with any other agency before submitting.\n\nWhat Caters Media Group actually says:\n\n“I have not exclusively licensed or submitted this video with any other agency.”\n\nNote: Exclusivity confirmation required on submission form; no further exclusivity terms published on the pages accessed.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://subform.catersnews.com/caters", "last_verified": "2026-10-04", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Caters Media Group", "evidence_quote": "I have not exclusively licensed or submitted this video with any other agency.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1215-viral-video-licensing-platforms", "subject": "Caters News", "topic": "exclusivity clause", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Must not have exclusively licensed elsewhere", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "uk" ], "platform": "catersnews", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }